Skill Information: The Bagu Bagu no Mi appears as a bunch of light green bananas with dark green swirls on it. This Devil Fruit grants the user to transform their body into that of an overgrown praying mantis. The eater of this fruit can also become a human mantis hybrid. As a Zoan, the use of this fruit primarily effects the user physically, but it also gives them given powers of a winged insect. Unlike many Zoans, the Mantis model doesn't rely on strength. Instead, the fruit works well with people who are fast and skilled, due to the blades that the user receives.

Skill Strengths:-The eater of the fruit can go freely between a hybrid form, in which their head is that of a praying mantis, their body also becomes mantis like in color and texture. Lastly their fingers gain sharp edges. The user can also become a full giant mantis, which stands at 6'2''.

-Transforming into the Hybrid grants the user wings to fly and a tough exoskeleton which provides +10 endurance against blunt force attacks

-Because the fruit is of the neutral element, the user gains +10 strength when facing Earth based fighters and +10 endurance when facing light based fighters

-Transforming into full mantis form grants the user scythe hands that are used for melee attacks

-Due to the fact that Mantises rely on their sight, when the user transforms into either hybrid or full mantis form they are not effected by moves that rely on bending light to alter visions (i.e. illusions)

Skill Weaknesses:-While in full mantis form, the user can't grab things as their hands are scythes

-Because the fruit is of the neutral element, the user has -10 strength when facing fire based fighters and -10 endurance when facing darkness based fighters

-The mantis forms may be off-putting to some people

-It takes a while for the user to get used to vision when they transform, going between compound eyes and non-compound eyes. They are also more susceptible to bright lights.

-Sea stone and salt water prevent the user from using the mantis forms

Ability Lvl 1 Description: This is the standard technique for a user of this fruit. While in either hybrid or full mantis form, the user raises their arm into the air and throws it downwards at impressive speeds. The blades on their body allow this ability to act similarly to a sword.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-It is fast moving and can be unpredictable-It acts as if it was a slash from a sword-It can be utilized as one strike or two successive strikes, each one from a different arm

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-It can only be used in hybrid or full mantis form-It is not as strong as some other techniques may be-It is easily blocked by common defenses-It leaves the user open for attacks from above while the technique is in use-It can only be used if the target is at maximum 1 foot away from the user

Ability Lvl 1 Description: A variation of the lightning slash, it also requires the user to be transformed into one of the non-human forms. The user takes a stance, placing their arms beneath the opponents waist. They then slash upwards with both hands cutting their opponent and sending them flying.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-It is a strong slash that breaks through standard defenses-It acts as if it was a slash from a sword-It can be utilized as one strike or two successive strikes, each one from a different arm-Throws the opponent backwards and up as well as slicing them

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Can only be used in hybrid or full mantis form-Takes time to prepare and is easily dodged by fast opponents (opponents reflexes are at least 20 points higher than user's speed)-Leaves the user open for attacks from below while the ability is in use-Can only be used if the target is at maximum one foot away

Ability Lvl 1 Description: The user opens their mouth and emits an odd, high pitched chirping noise. The chirps force listeners to fly backwards outside of the range. This technique effects everyone in a 3 foot radius from the user.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-Pushes back everyone in the range-Is one of the few mid-range abilities this fruit grants-Can be used in all three of the user's forms

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Effects allies that are in range-Leaves the user open to attacks from outside the range-Deals no actual damage

Ability Lvl 1 Description: This technique is only usable while in full mantis form. The user spreads their wings and begins to fly in a straight line at blinding speeds. This can be used either evasively or offensively.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-Can be used for desperate evasion or a swift attack-Permits the user to go up to 65 mph for 3 meters-Can be used to go any direction including up or down (unless the user is on the ground)

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Can only travel in one direction-If an obstacle is in the way, the user will be harmed-If there are turbulent winds, the trajectory may be effected

Ability Lvl 1 Description: The user places their blades in the ground (either in hybrid or full mantis form) and swings upwards. This sends a quick burst of energy through the ground, tearing it up for 1.5 meters. It leaves straight lines through the ground and if the opponent is in the way, they are struck by the force.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-This technique is one of few mid range abilities this fruit allows the user to perform-This technique leaves splits in the ground, which can trap people if they end up stepping in them-If an opponent is hit by the technique, they are knocked back 1.5 meters from where they were standing

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-This technique can be stopped by standard defenses-The user and allies may get trapped in the splits on the ground-This is one of few techniques from this technique that does not have cutting properties

Last edited by Axilmeus Steel on Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:02 pm; edited 4 times in total

Skill Information: The Bagu Bagu no Mi appears as a bunch of light green bananas with dark green swirls on it. This Devil Fruit grants the user to transform their body into that of an overgrown praying mantis. The eater of this fruit can also become a human mantis hybrid. As a Zoan, the use of this fruit primarily effects the user physically, but it also gives them given powers of a winged insect. Unlike many Zoans, the Mantis model doesn't rely on strength. Instead, the fruit works well with people who are fast and skilled, due to the blades that the user receives.

Skill Strengths:-The eater of the fruit can go freely between a hybrid form, in which their head is that of a praying mantis, their body also becomes mantis like in color and texture. Lastly their fingers gain sharp edges. The user can also become a full giant mantis, which stands at 6'2''.

-Transforming into the Hybrid grants the user wings to fly and a tough exoskeleton which provides +10 endurance against blunt force attacks

-Because the fruit is of the neutral element, the user gains +10 strength when facing Earth based fighters and +10 endurance when facing light based fighters

-Transforming into full mantis form grants the user scythe hands that are used for melee attacks

-Due to the fact that Mantises rely on their sight, when the user transforms into either hybrid or full mantis form they are not effected by moves that rely on bending light to alter visions (i.e. illusions)

Skill Weaknesses:-While in full mantis form, the user can't grab things as their hands are scythes

-Because the fruit is of the neutral element, the user has -10 strength when facing fire based fighters and -10 endurance when facing darkness based fighters

-The mantis forms may be off-putting to some people

-It takes a while for the user to get used to vision when they transform, going between compound eyes and non-compound eyes. They are also more susceptible to bright lights.

-Sea stone and salt water prevent the user from using the mantis forms

-It is harder to fly in rough weather conditions

-The user slows down when fighting in cold weather -Use stats to tell us how much he slows down. Like -5 speed decrease, or -10 etc.

-While in full mantis form, the user's legs are weak spots, and can be easily broken or cut through

Ability Lvl 1 Description: This is the standard technique for a user of this fruit. While in either hybrid or full mantis form, the user raises their arm into the air and throws it downwards at impressive speeds. The blades on their body allow this ability to act similarly to a sword.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-It is fast moving and can be unpredictable-It acts as if it was a slash from a sword-It can be utilized as one strike or two successive strikes, each one from a different arm

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-It can only be used in hybrid or full mantis form-It is not as strong as some other techniques may be-It is easily blocked by common defenses-It leaves the user open for attacks from above for a few seconds -Time isn't really a thing in roleplaying. Remove this weakness or edit it.-It can only be used if the target is near the user -How close does the target need to be?

Ability Lvl 1 Description: A variation of the lightning slash, it also requires the user to be transformed into one of the non-human forms. The user takes a stance, placing their arms beneath the opponents waist. They then slash upwards with both hands cutting their opponent and sending them flying.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-It is a strong slash that breaks through standard defenses-It acts as if it was a slash from a sword-It can be utilized as one strike or two successive strikes, each one from a different arm-Throws the opponent backwards and up as well as slicing them

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Can only be used in hybrid or full mantis form-Takes time to prepare and is easily dodged by fast opponents -At what speed can they dodge this attack? 15 speed? 20? Be sure to mention that.-Leaves the user open for attacks from above for a few seconds -Time isn't really a thing in roleplaying. Remove this weakness or edit it.-Can only be used if the target is near the user-How close does the target need to be?

Ability Lvl 1 Description: The user opens their mouth and emits an odd, high pitched chirping noise. The chirps force listeners to fly backwards outside of the range. This technique effects everyone in a 3 foot radius from the user.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-Pushes back everyone in the range-Is one of the few mid-range abilities this fruit grants-Can be used in all three of the user's forms

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Effects allies that are in range-Leaves the user open to attacks from outside the range-Deals no actual damage

Ability Lvl 1 Description: This technique is only usable while in full mantis form. The user spreads their wings and begins to fly in a straight line at blinding speeds. This can be used either evasively or offensively.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-Can be used for desperate evasion or a swift attack-Permits the user to go up to 65 mph for 3 meters-Can be used to go any direction including up or down (unless the user is on the ground)

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-Can only travel in one direction-If an obstacle is in the way, the user will be harmed-If there are turbulent winds, the trajectory may be effected

Ability Lvl 1 Description: The user places their blades in the ground (either in hybrid or full mantis form) and swings upwards. This sends a quick burst of energy through the ground, tearing it up for 1.5 meters. It leaves straight lines through the ground and if the opponent is in the way, they are struck by the force.

Ability Lvl 1 Strengths:-This technique is one of few mid range abilities this fruit allows the user to perform-This technique leaves splits in the ground, which can trap people if they end up stepping in them-If an opponent is hit by the technique, they are knocked back 1.5 meters from where they were standing

Ability Lvl 1 Weaknesses:-This technique can be stopped by standard defenses-The user and allies may get trapped in the splits on the ground-This is one of few techniques from this technique that does not have cutting properties